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Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny

Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny

Action · Adventure · War · 2023

To defend their kingdom against a sudden invasion, a mighty general returns to the battlefield alongside a war orphan, now grown up, who dreams of glory.

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Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny

2023 Action · Adventure · War 2h 9m

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7.5 / 10

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To defend their kingdom against a sudden invasion, a mighty general returns to the battlefield alongside a war orphan, now grown up, who dreams of glory.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny?

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Shinsuke Sato

Written by

Tsutomu Kuroiwa · Hara Yasuhisa

Kento Yamazaki

Kento Yamazaki

Ri Shin (Li Xin)

Ryo Yoshizawa

Ryo Yoshizawa

Ei Sei (Yin Zheng)

Kanna Hashimoto

Kanna Hashimoto

Ka Ryo Ten (He Liao Diao)

Nana Seino

Nana Seino

Kyou Kai (Qiang Lei)

Amane Okayama

Amane Okayama

Bi Hei (Wei Ping)

Takahiro Miura

Takahiro Miura

Bi Tou (Wei Dao)

Shinnosuke Mitsushima

Shinnosuke Mitsushima

Heki (Bi)

Court is in session

Put Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.